Setting Sun is the solo project of New York singer/songwriter Gary Levitt, and he’s going to release his fourth full-length, Fantasurreal, on June 1 via Young Love Records. While you wait, check out the video for first single “Driving,” which stars a bizarre Claymation monster head on wheels, animated by Charles Pieper. Oh, and if [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS): The Whigs This week’s guest editors are playing “Kill Me Carolyn” from new album In The Dark. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC): OneRepublic OneRepublic is promoting is [...]
Like most bands, the Whigs—guitarist/vocalist Parker Gispert, drummer Julian Dorio and bassist Tim Deaux—have had to endure their fair share of rough patches during their eight-year existence, including major-label troubles and lineup changes, but perhaps these bumps in the road were merely the stars aligning for the Athens, Ga., trio. The label issues prompted them [...]
Forgive Broken Social Scene for being away for far too long. The Canadian band’s long-anticipated new album, Forgiveness Rock Record (Arts & Crafts), will be released May 4. After being low on the radar since 2005, the harmonies of the collective/band, whose number of members can vary anywhere from six to 19 given the moment, [...]
When is a cover song better than the original? Only you can decide. This week Camper Van Beethoven takes on the Status Quo’s “Pictures Of Matchstick Men.” MAGNET’s Edward Fairchild pulls the pin. Take cover! “Pictures Of Matchstick Men” was the only hit for British band the Status Quo in the U.S., but worldwide, the [...]
Like most bands, the Whigs—guitarist/vocalist Parker Gispert, drummer Julian Dorio and bassist Tim Deaux—have had to endure their fair share of rough patches during their eight-year existence, including major-label troubles and lineup changes, but perhaps these bumps in the road were merely the stars aligning for the Athens, Ga., trio. The label issues prompted them [...]
Blinding sunshine and lots of colored smoke are the perfect match for the hazy, summery sound of “Talamak.” The song is by Toro Y Moi, the solo project of South Carolina native Chaz Bundick. His debut album, Causers Of This (Carpark), was released in February and will definitely help get you ready for summer as [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC): Erykah Badu Erykah Badu is supporting today’s release of new LP New Amerykah Part 2. Late Late Show Craig Ferguson: VV Brown Next Big Thing British pop/punk artist VV Brown is promoting debut [...]
Like most bands, the Whigs—guitarist/vocalist Parker Gispert, drummer Julian Dorio and bassist Tim Deaux—have had to endure their fair share of rough patches during their eight-year existence, including major-label troubles and lineup changes, but perhaps these bumps in the road were merely the stars aligning for the Athens, Ga., trio. The label issues prompted them [...]
New Yorker Doug Keith’s career is rooted in punk rock, as he started out playing bass for the Gods Hate Kansas and other loud, noisy bands, including Up The Empire. However, Keith does a complete 180 when he’s by himself, which can be heard on sparse, emotional, acoustic number “We Left Everything.” It’s a track [...]
